Kings Struggles

I’m a man’s man, I am king, I am who I am, because of what I bring. Yet shadows haunt me, tearing me apart, My body weakens, it breaks my heart. I feel less of a man, seeking validation, Respect and loyalty, my true aspiration. But you, you’re the opposite, you fail every time, You make me feel small, like I’m losing my prime. You never keep quiet, you never let me be, Go away, leave, or die, just set me free. What I care about is what I feel inside, A storm of emotions, I can no longer hide. Yet I notice I’m tough on you, my words cause pain, You react with hurt, it’s clear and plain. As a king with his queen, we should stand together, Facing the world, no matter the weather. Yet I don’t want you, regardless, I have to do me, I’ll show you that any mistake, big or small, has a fee. There’s a consequence you must pay, For every misstep, come what may